If you end up changing, let me know how it goes! Right now my top two choices are X100's and 6.5's!
Callaway Apex Ai150 Irons
Will do. I have a set of MP20 HMBs and those have the TT AMT White X100 and other than the fact that they wear out my shoulder I really liked them.
Just caught up on this thread! Always the best when it comes to detailed info on gear. I placed an order for the AI150's through Callaway Preowned. They just dropped a bunch of gear that released last fall. I'm super pumped to get these irons and take them for a test drive. I'm coming from a set of Mizuno MP 243's, which I loved and gamed the last two seasons. They seemed plenty forgiving for the iron it is, with pretty good distance. Lofts are similar, but from what I've been reading, it sounds like the AI150's will be a touch longer.
The main reason I wanted these irons was they reminded me of the Apex Pro 21s. Those were probably my favorite irons I've gamed. Would you say these are fairly similar in shape or a tad bigger?
Thanks for all the info and I'll report back when my clubs arrive later this week.
The main reason I wanted these irons was they reminded me of the Apex Pro 21s. Those were probably my favorite irons I've gamed. Would you say these are fairly similar in shape or a tad bigger?
Thanks for all the info and I'll report back when my clubs arrive later this week.
I don't have a direct compare but I did hit the 150s and Mizuno M15s yesterday against my CBs.
The 150s averaged 160.9 yards carry vs 156.3 (M15s) and 156.0 (CBs). The totals were a little closer 172.8 (150s), 171.5 (M15s), and 167.0 (CBs). I'd say the topline of the 150s is a little thicker, but not at all distracting.
Coming from the Titleist T150's, I feel like these are similar if I were to make a comparison. Distance is better. I'd always dreamed of owned a set of Apex irons. I still pinch myself when I look at my bag.
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Also late to respond but rocking the Nippon 110X in mine. Have had them for quite a while but haven't swung the whole set yet and just one outing not at 100%. Liked what I saw and can't wait to swing these as well as my gamers again.
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TM irons, Lab putter, Maxfli ball…. You have come so far.
I’m glad that the distances on the 150s are being dialed in.
I had those irons, the '21 Apex Pros. I am just going off of memory, but those feel like they were bigger than the 150s. I don't have any insight on the MP243 comparison, but the AI150s have some ridiculous low toe forgiveness for an iron of their size
Love to hear the forgiveness for the toe-side miss. That is my typical miss. I'll report back after these arrive and I get some time in the sim.
After a disastrous lesson day yesterday today at the range went better and then it went worse, but the better is the focus here.
I started off slow with my 7 iron and I will say it definitely kept a few swings playable that should not have been playable. Forgiveness in the 150 is good! It was only the first 3-4 swings as I was getting warm that were meh.
The next 10 min of me and the 7 iron were just bliss! Straight shot after straight shot hitting my 183-185 carry and worked a few easy draws in! The sweet spot on these iron is just incredible. Do your part and put club face on ball in a reasonably square fashion and it’s going where you want, and it’s going there fast! Add in the CT X ball and yeah that’s a recipe for success! The wheels didn’t fall off during the iron portion of the session, WIN. It’s not a Ai150 but I picked up a mint Apex Forged UT it was doing what it should too. The fairways killed me today, but that’s a different story! Ai150s, if you want dart throwing irons these are them
I started off slow with my 7 iron and I will say it definitely kept a few swings playable that should not have been playable. Forgiveness in the 150 is good! It was only the first 3-4 swings as I was getting warm that were meh.
The next 10 min of me and the 7 iron were just bliss! Straight shot after straight shot hitting my 183-185 carry and worked a few easy draws in! The sweet spot on these iron is just incredible. Do your part and put club face on ball in a reasonably square fashion and it’s going where you want, and it’s going there fast! Add in the CT X ball and yeah that’s a recipe for success! The wheels didn’t fall off during the iron portion of the session, WIN. It’s not a Ai150 but I picked up a mint Apex Forged UT it was doing what it should too. The fairways killed me today, but that’s a different story! Ai150s, if you want dart throwing irons these are them
6 rounds today with these, and they are quickly becoming my fav irons of all time. Even my misses were decent, but the feel and flight on these is exactly what i have been wanting. The ball rockets off the face, the flight just goes and i can stop it if i need to without any issues.
The only problem is sometimes i try to hit. A big draw and it wants to go too straight. Good problem to have i guess
The only problem is sometimes i try to hit. A big draw and it wants to go too straight. Good problem to have i guess
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I’m glad we got you sorted out.
Man, you gotta love Callaway Pre-Owned! 150s delivered this AM. Bought a set of 4-AW in "Like New" condition and they showed up with the wrappers still on each iron head. Heading to the sim in a couple hours to see what they can do. Can't wait.
That is definitely a good problem to have. That being said, I walked passed my clubs in my office last night and just so happy I moved from the Avodas to these. They just feel better and are just a better product all around. Not to discredit the Avodas, but these are a better package for me.6 rounds today with these, and they are quickly becoming my fav irons of all time. Even my misses were decent, but the feel and flight on these is exactly what i have been wanting. The ball rockets off the face, the flight just goes and i can stop it if i need to without any issues.
The only problem is sometimes i try to hit. A big draw and it wants to go too straight. Good problem to have i guess
If @JDax gets PB Lefty, you guys will be a tough pair to best.
I hope you don't have to spend much time finding out about the toe side forgiveness. Hit 'em straight.
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That’s awesome!!! Let us know your thoughts!!!
Maiden voyage complete and these irons are really something. I can’t believe how consistent the distances are with these on slight mishits. They are easily a club longer than the MP 243s. My 7 iron average last season was 167, per Arccos. My 7 iron average today with the 150s today was 178, per trackman. I tend to make an aggressive move into the ball, probably to get more distance out of the MP 243s. I found a smoother swing with the 150s was still going 5 yards or so further and very, very accurate. Can’t wait to hit these off grass. I’m in MI, so that’s a good 2 months or so away.
What specs did you go compared to your previous set?6 rounds today with these, and they are quickly becoming my fav irons of all time. Even my misses were decent, but the feel and flight on these is exactly what i have been wanting. The ball rockets off the face, the flight just goes and i can stop it if i need to without any issues.
The only problem is sometimes i try to hit. A big draw and it wants to go too straight. Good problem to have i guess
I would expect that compared to the Mizuno’s, what shaft are you playing?
Nobody better than CPO when it comes to “used” clubs.
Looking foward to your thoughts!
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Stout! I like the S300's!
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